Sarwar grieved over Dilip Kumar’s demise
July 8, 2021
LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has expressed deep sense of grief and sorrow over the demise of Iconic Indian actor Dilip Kumar (Yusuf Khan) who passed away after a protracted illness in Mumbai (India) at the age of 98.Sarwar tweeted on Wednesday and said that Dilip Kumar was a great human being besides being a successful actor who ruled Indian film industry for decades, adding that his services in the world of art would be remembered forever. Reminiscing on Dilip Kumar’s visit to a Mosque in Glasgow (Scotland) in 1986, the Governor said the memory of that meeting with the legendary actor was still fresh in his mind.
Legendary actor Dilip Kumar dies
July 8, 2021
MUMBAI: Dilip Kumar, one of Bollywood’s most accomplished and respected film stars, died on Wednesday aged 98, prompting tributes from across Indian and Pakistani cinema, politics, sport and even animal rights.
Alongside Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor, Kumar was one of three big names who dominated the golden age of Indian cinema from the 1940s to the 1960s, en joying a career spanning more than 50 years and nearly 60 films.
Nicknamed “The Tragedy King” with brooding good looks, tousled hair, and a deep voice, he played the lead in some of the Indian film industry’s most commercially successful films of the period.
July 8, 2021
MUMBAI: Dilip Kumar, one of Bollywood´s most accomplished and respected film stars, died on Wednesday aged 98, prompting tributes from across Indian and Pakistani cinema, politics, sport and even animal rights.
Alongside Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor, Kumar was one of three big names who dominated the golden age of Indian cinema from the 1940s to the 1960s, enjoying a career spanning more than 50 years and nearly 60 films.
Nicknamed The Tragedy King with brooding good looks, tousled hair, and a deep voice, he played the lead in some of the Indian film industry’s most commercially successful films of the period. But he missed out on international fame after famously turning down the chance to play Sherif Ali in David Lean´s 1962 classic Lawrence of Arabia . The part went to then little known Egyptian actor Omar Sharif.
President, PM, Shehbaz, others sad at Dilip demise
July 8, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Bollywood legend Dilip Kumar passed away Wednesday, leaving fans in South Asia sad and mourning his demise.
Thousands across the globe, including notable actors, actresses and other celebrities who enjoyed his films over the decades, are paying tribute to the legend.
People in Pakistan too showed their adulation for Kumar, especially Pakistani politicians, who took to social media to recall his achievements and express their love for the actor.
Sad at Kumar s passing, President Arif Alvi said he was an outstanding actor, a humble man, and a dignified personality . The president extended condolences to the family and fans of Dilip Kumar.
Alvi, Imran pay tribute to Kumar
July 8, 2021
ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday paid tribute to Dilip Kumar, after the legendary actor passed away at the age of 98.
Alvi said Kumar was an “outstanding actor” and “dignified person”. “Sorry to see Dilip Kumar (Yusuf Khan) depart from his worldly abode. An outstanding actor, a humble man, and a dignified personality,” the President tweeted.
The President extended condolences to the family and fans of Dilip Kumar. “Condolences to the immediate family and his huge family of admirers. May his soul rest in peace,” he wrote.
Prime Minister Imran Khan said Kumar’s generosity in raising big funds for launch of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital was unforgettable. “Saddened to learn of Dilip Kumar’s passing. I can never forget his generosity in giving his time to help raise funds for SKMCH when project launched,” the Prime Minister wrote in a tweet.